"We focus mainly on the early years from birth to 11 years old; however, we also recognize that in order to work in a holistic way, we must understand and consider the entire cycle of children’s learning and development. Child development is, after all, a continuum of experiences that spans from birth through adolescence up until the transition to adulthood, with the early years being the critical foundation and launching point that influences the rest of a child’s life."

"The mission of the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education is to promote family-centered, research-based practices designed to improve educational opportunities for all young children."

"The Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing (CRCW) is an interdisciplinary center of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Our mission is to stimulate basic research, educate faculty and students, and influence policymakers and practitioners on issues affecting children, youth, and families."

"The Child & Family Data Archive (C&F Data Archive) is the place to discover, access, and analyze data on early care, education, and families."

"Development and Research in Early Mathematics Education (DREME) brings together scholars and researchers from a variety of disciplines in a collaborative effort to promote young children’s early math development. Based at Stanford University, the initiative focuses on math from birth through age 8, with an emphasis on the preschool years."